Apply for PFCI Membership

If you love talking about flowers and present programs for garden clubs or industry groups, you’re already half way to getting the recognition you deserve. The hard part is talking in front of a crowd; filling out an application is easy.

PFCI Membership Application Timeline

September: The PFCI Induction Ceremony takes place during the Industry Awards Dinner at the SAF Annual Convention.

PFCI Member Benefits

Professional Floral Communicators – International is a network of professional floral business educators certified by SAF. Each member of PFCI has proven, through their education and experience, their ability to speak authoritatively about the principles and elements of floral design, the proper care and handling of flowers and effective business management techniques.

PFCI credentials reflect professional expertise.

With 147 members, PFCI is a prestigious professional organization. The membership review process requires candidates to document presentation, publication and leadership experiences, receive recommendations from three PFCI members or show sponsors and submit a DVD/video of a live program presentation.

PFCI members are recognized as floral business educators.

The Tommy Bright Award, presented during the annual SAF Convention, salutes a PFCI member for lifetime achievement in the field of floral presentation.

PFCI promotes hiring a PFCI speaker.

The PFCI Membership Directory provides PFCI members with exposure to groups looking for speakers. It is searchable by Name, State or Company; New Members; Expertise; Programs for Floral Industry Professionals; and Programs for Public Audiences.

Classified advertisements for “Need a Speaker?” are published in Floral Management magazine.

PFCI provides leadership opportunities.

PFCI programs offer members opportunities for leadership and skill development.

Former members of the PFCI Board of Trustees have gone on to serve on the American Institute of Floral Designers National Board of Directors, including: Walter Fedyshyn, Tina Stoecker and Sharon McGukin.

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